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Outcome:
Students will read for a
variety of purposes.
Students will write to express
personal ideas.
Indicators:
Students will write a legend
based on their own experiences, family, or culture.
Students will identify the
story schema for their own legend by completing a graphic organizer.
Technology Indicators:
Students will gather information
and conduct research using electronic resources.
Introduction
Now that you know what a
legend is and you have read one, you are ready to begin gathering ideas
for your own legend.
First, you are going to read 2 legends written by other children. The first one is called "The Man Who Wanted to Live Forever". The second one is called "How the Cockatoo Got Its Crest". As you read each legend, think about the characteristics of a legend.
Step 2
You have seen that good legends
can be written by children. You need to come up with a good starting
point for your legend. Look at the titles and try to decide on
a topic for your legend. You may use one of the actual titles listed,
or choose one of your own. You may also change any part of a title.
Write the title you will be using on the graphic organizer "Legends Part
2". (You will be able to change your title later if you
need to. All authors work that way!)
Step 3
Think about your title. Decide what you want to happen in your story. Use the graphic organizer to write in the elements of your story. Now, use the graphic organizer to help you write your story.
Think about the characteristics
of a legend. Review your story, and think about whether or not your
story will win the contest.